Medicine has made me fat and I want to make a change....

I'm a 25 year old woman and I'm tired of letting my medication get the best of me. I've struggled with depression for most of my life and the medicine I'm on has made me gain a lot of weight. I weighed 150 lbs as a teenager. I now weigh 280 lbs. I'm tired of feeling unattractive, tired of being self conscious, and tired of letting my depression win. I've started a change by letting some of my best friends know what I'm struggling with. They were all very supportive of my desire to get healthy. I've also started some medicine that is supposed to help me lose weight. I created this account to help me stay on track and to keep myself accountable for the things that I eat. I've tried a few times in the past to start cooking for myself, but I've struggled to keep up the habit. I'm trying to make a change. I created a meal prep account to help me feel more connected to a community who also is working on their health and fitness. I'm a little nervous about sharing my struggles with strangers, but I know that strangers can also be a source of support and comfort. I know that I'm not alone in my struggles and I know that I can make a change. I want to be as healthy and happy as possible and I know that cooking more will help me be healthier. I'm working on creating a habit of meal prepping to help me stay on track and to help me feel better about my eating habits. I'm looking forward to this new chapter in my life and I'm looking forward to being able to post about the changes that I'm making to my eating habits.<br><br>TLDR: I'm tired of struggling with my mental health and the weight gain that comes with taking antidepressants. I've made a decision to make a change and to prioritize my health and fitness. I'm starting a meal prep journey to help me stay accountable and committed to my goals.